Weekend Rural Carrier Assistant - Outdoor Delivery & Care

Postal service; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles nationwide. Responsibilities include delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour. Average annual compensation can reach up to $72,400, including full federal benefits.

Responsibilities

• Customer Assistance: Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers
• Mail Handling: Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently
• Clerical Work: Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations
• Service Support: Assist with services such as mail forwarding, package holds, and change-of-address requests

Job description

USPS is seeking assistants for Rural Carrier roles nationwide. Responsibilities include delivering and collecting packages on designated suburban and rural routes, often using your own vehicle. The job emphasizes weekend and holiday work with potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service, ideal for those who enjoy outdoor work and reliable service.

Starting pay ranges from $23.47 to $38.62 per hour. Average annual compensation can reach up to $72,400, including full federal benefits.